Do you have childhood memories of pumpkin patches and jack-o-lanterns? Why not make a pumpkin patch in your garden this year? Pumpkins are easy to grow and will grow in…

Growing pumpkins in your garden can be lots of fun but it often leads to a surplus. Which may leave you wondering - what on earth can you do with…

We all love a good pumpkin pie or soup, especially in the colder seasons and that’s right where the Jarrahdale pumpkin comes in - and why you should consider growing…

Buttercup squash is winter squash, which means it will take the entire growing season for fruit to grow and ripen. It is one of the species of Cucurbita Maxima. Cucurbita…

Odds are, you’re already familiar with Howden pumpkins. They are the classic “Halloween” pumpkin most likely to be carved into jack-o-lanterns and displayed on porches. While very common in the…

Thinking of adding to your squash varieties in your garden, but aren’t sure where to start? Japanese kabocha is a great option. Here’s what you need to know to start…

With so many different varieties of pumpkins, it can be hard to choose the best one to plant in your garden. If you are wanting a beautiful, bright orange pumpkin…

Delicata squash seeds have been around since the 1890s, but it’s prominence is only now increasing since Cornell developed a variety that most squash diseases don’t affect. This type of…

Pumpkins are great for cooking as well as carving. If you’re growing them for the first time and are curious about the harvesting process, you’ve come to the right place.…

One integral part of the pumpkin plant is its vines. Providing them with proper maintenance is essential for a successful harvest. Learn to know how to control pumpkin vines with our…

Turban squash is a beautiful, heirloom winter squash that dates before 1820. It is a cultivar of Cucurbita Maxima and very closely related to the buttercup squash. Turban squash varieties…

Are you craving for pumpkins in Florida? Do you long to grow this smooth, delicious fruit in your own private garden? If your answer is yes, then you have definitely…

While planting pumpkin seeds, you usually only expect vines and fruit. What most people don’t know is that blossoms are necessary for fruit growth. Bright orange or yellow colored flowers…

It would be hard to believe but pumpkins weren’t as popular as they are today. Sources from ancient literature show that pumpkins weren’t even a staple fruit, much less home…

The most natural question after you’ve planted your pumpkins is to ask exactly how many of them will grow per plant. The answer, of course, is a combination of many…

If you are growing butternut squash for the first time, knowing when and how to harvest it is essential. Harvesting your fruit at the wrong time or using the wrong…

Squash is the common name for four species in the Cucurbita genus that comes under the Cucurbitaceae family. Squashes originated in America. They are characterized by unisexual flowers, hairy stems,…

Have limited space in your garden and wondering whether you can grow a pumpkin plant in a pot? Or maybe you're living in an apartment and the only option to…

Every gardener has to tackle the all too important question about when to start growing a pumpkin. Pumpkin seeds sprout up fast if the conditions are ideal. Make sure the…

Giant pumpkins are extra thick, dense, and can weigh anywhere from 150 pounds to over a ton. Once fully grown, these lumpy pale pumpkins catch the eye, for obvious reasons.…

Pumpkins are a great addition to any garden, but what if you are limited to the amount of garden space that has full sun. This may leave you wondering if…

Does growing pumpkins in Texas seem like an intimidating task to you? You need not worry. Contrary to what many believe, because of their long growing season, pumpkins thrive in…

One of the most popular ‘pumpkins’ of the autumn season is the Dickinson pumpkin. We all know pumpkins are the mainstay of the autumn season, as they give flavor to…

Thinking about growing pumpkin but not sure how long it would take? Wondering when to start or how long it'll take before you can harvest your plants? We've researched this…

Squash is well known as one of the easiest and most prolific plants you can grow in your garden. They are also known for their sprawling nature and the amount…